Mnuchin says Trump could ease Huawei restrictions

Treasury secretary says president might change plan if there is progress in talks

Huawei
Huawei and ZTE phones were banned from US military bases in May
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US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has signalled that Donald Trump might ease restrictions on Huawei if progress is made in the trade battle with China.

Mnuchin said on Sunday: “I think what the president is saying is, if we move forward on trade, that perhaps he’ll be willing to do certain things on Huawei if he gets comfort from China on that and certain guarantees.”

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